Samsung NX500 Review

The Samsung NX500 is a well designed, compact mirrorless camera with impressive autofocus capabilities and a good selection of lenses. It has a solid build quality and a convenient flip-up touchscreen for selfies. The robust Wi-Fi system and excellent control and image transfer apps add to its overall usability.

The Samsung NX500 is a well-designed mirrorless camera with a standout 28.2 megapixel sensor and impressive autofocus capabilities, making it a pleasure to use.

The inclusion of a collapsible 16-50 power zoom lens adds to the overall value of the camera.

The Samsung NX500 is a well-designed mirrorless camera that inherits many features from its award-winning big brother, the NX, and puts them into a compact, inexpensive body. The standout feature is the 28.2 BSI CMOS APS-C sized sensor, which combines 205 phase-detection and 209 contrast-detection points, allowing for fast autofocus and excellent subject tracking in low light. The camera body is a combination of metal and plastic, providing a solid build quality, with a good-sized grip that feels secure in hand. The inclusion of a collapsible 16-50 power zoom lens adds to the overall value of the camera. The NX500 features a three-inch flip-up AMOLED touchscreen, which is touch enabled for easy focus and photo operation. However, it lacks an electronic viewfinder and flash, although an external flash is included. The robust Wi-Fi system with added NFC makes for seamless connectivity with smart devices, and the control and image transfer apps are excellent, enhancing the overall user experience.

The robust Wi-Fi system with added NFC makes for seamless connectivity with smart devices, enhancing the overall user experience.